Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 648

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BODY EXTERIOR, DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE SECURITY

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CONTENTS

EXTERIOR

PRECAUTION ...............................................

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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................

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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................

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Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......

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Precaution for Work  ..................................................

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PREPARATION ............................................

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PREPARATION ...................................................

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Special Service Tools ................................................

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Commercial Service Tool  ..........................................

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CLIP LIST  ............................................................

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Descriptions for Clips  ................................................

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAG-
NOSES ................................................................

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Work Flow  .................................................................

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Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting  ..........

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Diagnostic Worksheet  .............................................

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............

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FRONT BUMPER  ...............................................

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Exploded View  ........................................................

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Removal and Installation .........................................

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REAR BUMPER  .................................................

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Exploded View  ........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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FRONT GRILLE  ................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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COWL TOP  .......................................................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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FENDER PROTECTOR  ....................................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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MUDGUARD .....................................................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING  .............................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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ROOF SIDE MOLDING  .....................................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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Clip Replacement  ....................................................

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LICENSE LAMP FINISHER  ..............................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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REAR SPOILER ................................................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT 
PRE-TENSIONER"

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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along

with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain

types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS

system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front

air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.

Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-

ual.

WARNING:

• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by

an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag

Module, see the SR section.

• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this

Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-

ness connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-

tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a

hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing

serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover

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When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover

the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc. 

Precaution for Work

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• When removing or disassembling each component, be careful not to damage or deform it. If a component

may be subject to interference, be sure to protect it with a shop cloth.

• When removing (disengaging) components with a screwdriver or similar tool, be sure to wrap the component

with a shop cloth or vinyl tape to protect it.

• Protect the removed parts with a shop cloth and prevent them from being dropped.

• Replace a deformed or damaged clip.

• If a part is specified as a non-reusable part, always replace it with a new one.

• Be sure to tighten bolts and nuts securely to the specified torque.

• After installation is complete, be sure to check that each part works properly.

• Follow the steps below to clean components:

- Water soluble dirt:

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• Dip a soft cloth into lukewarm water, wring the water out of the cloth and wipe the dirty area.

• Then rub with a soft, dry cloth.

- Oily  dirt:

• Dip a soft cloth into lukewarm water with mild detergent (concentration: within 2 to 3%) and wipe the dirty

area.

• Then dip a cloth into fresh water, wring the water out of the cloth and wipe the detergent off.

• Then rub with a soft, dry cloth.

- Do not use organic solvent such as thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline.

- For genuine leather seats, use a genuine leather seat cleaner.

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PREPARATION

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Special Service Tools

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The actual shapes of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.

Commercial Service Tool

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Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name

Description

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(J-39570)
Chassis Ear

Locating the noise

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(J-46534)
Trim Tool Set

Removing trim components

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(J-50397)
NISSAN Squeak and Rattle 
Kit

Repairing the cause of noise

SIIA0993E

AWJIA0483ZZ

ALJIA1232ZZ

(TechMate No.)
Tool name

Description

(J-39565)
Engine Ear

Locating the noise

SIIA0995E